News from ECA

August 24, 2023
Blurring educational lines can help more people get skills they need

The nation continues to grapple with a labor shortage that has left nearly 10 million job openings unfilled. In Michigan, industries like health care, education and construction are all struggling to find skilled workers.

July 28, 2023
ECA teacher receives national award

Josh Kenney, a chemistry teacher at the Early College Alliance at Eastern Michigan University (ECA) in Ypsilanti, has been honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS). He received the 2023 Central Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching for his outstanding work in the classroom.

May 16, 2023
Early colleges, like Eastern Michigan's ECA, boost college graduation rates

WEMU(89.1) talks with Dave Dugger about  Early College. 

May 1, 2023
Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report Interview with David Dugger

David Dugger, Executive Director, Washtenaw Educational Consortium Options was recently interviewed at The Lucy Ann Lance Show.

April 24, 2023
PhD student organizes a day of learning about the field of engineering for the ECA

The day-long event aimed to promote learning and interest in machine learning and applied math within the local community.